A democratic theory of museum education

Vol.4,No.2(2015)

Abstract
The history of museum education is as old as the history of the public museum. It also has always served a political purpose. The appropriate educational theory for public museums in a democratic society has both a pedagogic and a political component. These two are combined in the concept of "progressive" education, as described by John Dewey and others. A brief history of museum education and a outline of progressive education theory will be followed by examples of recent democratic educational programs and exhibitions in museums.

Keywords:
museums in democratic society; museum pedagogy; progressive education theory; John Dewey; democratic educational programs in museums

Pages:
10–13
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